India visa options
Document checklist
India visa document checklist
Prepare common documents before checkout. Final requirements may vary by visa type and applicant nationality.
Common documents
- Valid passport (typically 6+ months validity and blank pages)
- Recent digital passport-style photo
- Active email address for updates and instructions
- Planned arrival and departure details
- Accommodation or host details in India (as applicable)
- Travel purpose details matching the selected visa category
Before you submit
- e-Visa approval and border entry are separate decisions; final admission is determined by Indian immigration authorities.
- Eligible entry points, document requirements, and travel rules can change. Check the latest official and airline guidance before departure.
- Government processing timelines and approval outcomes vary; avoid non-refundable travel commitments until authorization is confirmed where possible.